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US 9,955,680 B2Granted
Articulating ice scoop for ice fishing
OwnerGary A. Powellinventor
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Abstract
An ice fishing tool takes the form of an articulating scoop or ladle for scooping out fish, ice, or debris configured as an ice fishing tool. The tool comprises a handle, a perforated scoop, and a shaft connecting the handle to the scoop. The tool also comprises an articulating actuating assembly made up of a spring and one or more pivotally-connected links that couple a handle trigger to the scoop. Actions of squeezing the handle trigger toward the handle and releasing the handle trigger cause the scoop to move between a position approximately parallel to the shaft and a position approximately perpendicular to the shaft.
Claims19
An articulating scoop apparatus configured as an ice fishing tool, the apparatus comprising:
- a handle, a scoop, and a shaft connecting the handle to the scoop, wherein the scoop is hingedly connected to the shaft and movable between a position approximately parallel to the shaft and a position approximately perpendicular to the shaft;
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- an articulating actuating assembly comprising a spring and a set of pivotally-connected links that couples a handle trigger to the scoop;
- wherein actions of squeezing the handle trigger toward the handle and releasing the handle trigger causes the scoop to flip between the position approximately parallel to the shaft and the position approximately perpendicular to the shaft;
- wherein the scoop includes a flotation ring surrounding a rim of the scoop, the flotation ring providing sufficient buoyancy to prevent sinking of the articulating scoop apparatus.
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An articulating scoop apparatus configured as an ice fishing tool, the apparatus comprising:
- a handle, a scoop, and a shaft connecting the handle to the scoop, wherein the scoop is hingedly connected to the shaft and movable between a position approximately parallel to the shaft and a position approximately perpendicular to the shaft;
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- an articulating actuating assembly comprising a spring and a set of pivotally-connected links that couples a handle trigger to the scoop;
- wherein actions of squeezing the handle trigger toward the handle and releasing the handle trigger causes the scoop to flip between the position approximately parallel to the shaft and the position approximately perpendicular to the shaft;
- further comprising an ice hole mount coupled to the shaft, the ice hole mount configured to securely attach the articulating scoop apparatus to ice surrounding an ice hole.
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An articulating scoop apparatus configured as an ice fishing tool, the apparatus comprising:
- a handle, a scoop, and a shaft connecting the handle to the scoop, wherein the scoop is hingedly connected to the shaft and movable between a position approximately parallel to the shaft and a position approximately perpendicular to the shaft;
- an articulating actuating assembly comprising a spring and a set of pivotally-connected links that couples a handle trigger to the scoop;
- wherein actions of squeezing the handle trigger toward the handle and releasing the handle trigger causes the scoop to flip between the position approximately parallel to the shaft and the position approximately perpendicular to the shaft;
- wherein a first link of the set of pivotally-connected links travels inside the shaft;
- wherein a second link of the set of pivotally-connected links is mounted for travel along a longitudinal dimension of the shaft, wherein the second link of the set of pivotally-connected links is pivotally coupled to the first link.
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An articulating scoop apparatus configured as an ice fishing tool, the apparatus comprising:
- a handle, a scoop, and a shaft connecting the handle to the scoop, wherein the scoop is hingedly connected to the shaft and movable between a position approximately parallel to the shaft and a position approximately perpendicular to the shaft;
- an articulating actuating assembly comprising a spring and a set of pivotally-connected links that couples a handle trigger to the scoop;
- wherein actions of squeezing the handle trigger toward the handle and releasing the handle trigger causes the scoop to flip between the position approximately parallel to the shaft and the position approximately perpendicular to the shaft;
- wherein an extension of the first link of the set of pivotally-connected links projects out of a first window of the shaft to engage with the handle trigger, and a terminal portion of the first link of the set of pivotally-connected links protrudes out of a second window of the shaft.
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An articulating scoop apparatus configured as an ice fishing tool, the apparatus comprising:
- a handle, a scoop, and a shaft connecting the handle to the scoop, wherein the scoop is hingedly connected to the shaft and movable between a position approximately parallel to the shaft and a position approximately perpendicular to the shaft;
- an articulating actuating assembly comprising a spring and a set of pivotally-connected links that couples a handle trigger to the scoop;
- wherein actions of squeezing the handle trigger toward the handle and releasing the handle trigger causes the scoop to flip between the position approximately parallel to the shaft and the position approximately perpendicular to the shaft;
- wherein the spring is compressed between a first stop connected to the shaft and a second stop joined to a first link of the set of pivotally-connected links.
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An articulating scoop apparatus configured as an ice fishing tool, the apparatus comprising:
- a handle, a scoop, and a shaft connecting the handle to the scoop;
- an articulating actuating assembly comprising one or more pivotally-connected links that couple a handle trigger to the scoop;
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- a lock configured to lock the articulating actuating assembly in a scoop-engaging position;
- wherein the scoop is pivotally mounted to the shaft and is perforated with apertures that allow water to pass through;
- wherein the scoop includes a flotation ring surrounding a rim of the scoop, the flotation ring providing sufficient buoyancy to prevent sinking of the articulating scoop apparatus;
- wherein when the lock is not engaged to block the articulating actuating assembly, actions of squeezing the handle trigger toward the handle and releasing the handle trigger cause the scoop to move between a position approximately parallel to the shaft and a position approximately perpendicular to the shaft.
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An articulating scoop apparatus configured as an ice fishing tool, the apparatus comprising:
- a handle, a scoop, and a shaft connecting the handle to the scoop;
- an articulating actuating assembly comprising one or more pivotally-connected links that couple a handle trigger to the scoop;
- a lock configured to lock the articulating actuating assembly in a scoop-engaging position;
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- an ice hole mount coupled to the shaft, the ice hole mount configured to securely attach the articulating scoop apparatus to ice surrounding an ice hole;
- wherein the scoop is pivotally mounted to the shaft and is perforated with apertures that allow water to pass through;
- wherein when the lock is not engaged to block the articulating actuating assembly, actions of squeezing the handle trigger toward the handle and releasing the handle trigger cause the scoop to move between a position approximately parallel to the shaft and a position approximately perpendicular to the shaft.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.